Conductor/Engineer (296034-841)

Operates track switches, couples and uncouples cars and performs other duties associated with the movement of trains, cars and engines in rail yards and on the main railroad. Receives, relays, or acts upon oral, written, or radio instructions from dispatcher, yardmaster, or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars and/or a train.

Conducts the movement of rail cars and train movements; signals crew member(s) for movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand and flag signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, and back-up or set and release air brakes.

Observes, interprets, and relays arm, lantern, or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train.

Operates track switches (visually checks switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railroad; may apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties.

Reads and understands the book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions, and other written or printed material.

Prepares required daily reports, switch lists (manually or with a computer), and fills out forms including train orders.

Inspects the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary.

May couple air and electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains.

Required Skills

Understanding oral communications.

Recognizing sounds or changes in sounds

Recognizing colors

Understanding printed and written information

Making oneself understood orally

Judging speed and distance of moving objects or parts

Understanding visual displays

Taking actions and making decisions affecting the security and well being of others

Two (2) years experience or equivalent training required; three (3) years experience in a 24/7 work environment with exposure to outside weather conditions preferred

Must have a valid driver’s license

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